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BD&J Injury Lawyers · 13 hours ago

Associate Attorney (Disengagements)

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

BD&J Injury Lawyers is California’s leading personal injury law firm, and they are seeking an Associate Attorney to join their Disengagements Department. The role involves overseeing case disengagements, ensuring compliance, and maintaining professional communication with clients.

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Responsibilities

Oversee all disengagement-related processes, including case drops, referrals, sub-outs, and transfers of both California and out-of-state cases

Evaluate case files to determine appropriateness for disengagement, referral, or sub-out

Draft, review, and approve disengagement letters, referral agreements, sub-out agreements, and all other transition-related communications

Ensure compliance with ethical rules, State Bar requirements, and jurisdiction-specific rules related to out-of-state case transitions

Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and case managers to prepare complete and accurate files prior to disengagement or transfer

Communicate with clients regarding disengagement decisions, ensuring clarity, professionalism, and compliance with all applicable regulations

Conduct legal analysis to identify risks associated with disengaging or transferring both in-state and out-of-state cases

Maintain accurate and organized records of all disengaged, referred, sub-out, or transferred cases

Provide guidance and training to staff involved in disengagements, including jurisdiction-specific procedures for out-of-state matters

Monitor and manage workflow to ensure timely processing and avoid liability issues related to deadlines or case transitions

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)California law licensePersonal injury law experienceDisengagement procedures knowledgeAnalytical skillsProfessionalismEmpathyWritten communication skillsVerbal communication skillsOrganizational abilitiesCollaboration skills